I've had them for over 15 years. I used them way back to keep some puppy's warm in a basement. I think I got them at a hardware store, this of course was before home depot, lowes, or walmarts were in town. I know that doesn't really help.

About getting a HPS or MH, I've been thinking the same thing, but I've seen some cfl grows produce some good buds here. I think they had like 10-12 cfls going for 2-3 plants.. plus all different types.. some are better than others.

Ya, im 4 days with my one plant and a week with my other two behind ya.